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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rays, TN
If you’re looking for independent living in the Rays area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Rays. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 10 independent living facilities in Rays, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cookeville, Crossville and Sparta.
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The facility was kept extra clean, and the decor and design of the facility provided a very comfortable home-like feel. All the staff were kind and friendly. We do wish they allowed cameras in the room to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in Crossville (a suburb of Knoxville), Tennessee, Dominion Senior Living community provides specialized memory care for residents with memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease. Our Woodlawn Road location in Cumberland County is close enough to State Route 127 that friends and family...
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This is a small close knit community. Everyone here is just so nice and they treat you like family. It is warm and inviting when you walk in and it feels like home. They genuinely care about the residents at...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
If you agree that being active and independent are vital to a healthy and productive life, then we invite you to join our family at Cedar Hills. Located in the rolling hills of Cookeville, TN, Cedar Hills is a place where residents enjoy all the amenities of home — comfort, companionship,...
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They were excellent. We couldn't get over how friendly they were. Each of the staff actually came in to introduce themselves to us. From the nurses, to the food service people, to housekeeping, everybody...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located in the heart of Putnam County, Morningside of Cookeville has provided assisted living since 1998. We recognize that a person's optimum health and well being are the result of caring for the whole person - physically, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually and socially. Morningside...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cumberland Ridge Assisted Living has served the beautiful Cumberland Plateau since 1997. Located in Crossville, Tennessee – home of the Cumberland County Playhouse, numerous wineries, ten golf courses and outlet shopping; Cumberland Ridge is a quality facility for those who would like to enjoy...
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Cost of independent living in Rays, TN
The average cost of senior living in Rays is $3,187 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livingston, TN with an average of $2,340 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rays, TN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rays, TN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rays vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Rays, TN by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Rays
Recent reviews for independent living in Rays
Cedar Hills Senior Living in Cookeville, TN
5.0
When we had my loved one living here it worked out well, for her. We did not experience problems.
Morningside of Cookeville
4.7
Everything is just fine at Morningside of Cookeville. The meals are very good. We have been very pleased with this facility. They do have plenty of activities that are offered though the resident does not participate in them. It has been a good experience so far.
Dominion Senior Living Crossville
5.0
The staff is very kind and knows how to gently handle my loved one.
When I call, they always take my call or call me back when they say they will.
I would recommend this facility to any one. The food is good and dietary needs are met. My mom looks forward to the activities, entertainment and ...
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Rays independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rays independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rays, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rays independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Rays partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rays, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Rays independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Rays communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rays, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rays independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Rays offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rays, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
10%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dominion Senior Living Crossville, Cedar Hills Senior Living and Morningside of Cookeville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rays, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near Rays, Tennessee. See the full list.
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